Schools and many public and private offices remained closed today due to snow and hazardous road conditions. Local residents reported seven to 12 inches of snow fell Sunday, and was blown into deeper drifts by wind. Gusts of 31 miles per hour were recorded Sunday afternoon at the Lenawee County Airport.

Lenawee County Sheriff Jack Welsh and the Lenawee County Emergency Management Department issued a travelers advisory Sunday, urging drivers to use caution.

Gov. Snyder said that Michigan has put out every available road crew and has increased state police patrols.

“The heavy snowfall and expected 20-year low subzero temperatures and high winds are creating — or have the potential to create — hazardous conditions across most of the state,” Snyder said in a news release. “We want everyone to be safe. Let’s all pull together by taking care of ourselves and each other, which includes checking in on friends and neighbors who may need our help.”

Plunging temperatures and wind chill are two other concerns. The National Weather Service issued an updated warning for Lenawee County at 11:26 p.m. Sunday, calling for record lows of minus 14 to minus 20 degrees below zero. Wind chills are to be minus 35 degrees today, dropping to minus 42 degrees tonight.

The icy cold is forecast to continue Tuesday, with highs of 1 below zero and lows dropping to 11 below.

Adrian College, Siena Heights University and Jackson College all announced they would be closed today. Events were canceled, and only employees responsible for critical functions were to report for work.

The cities of Adrian and Tecumseh remained under “snow emergencies” that prohibit residents from parking on streets, where they might obstruct plows and other other road-clearing equipment. Vehicles left on roads are subject to tickets and towing.

Morenci Fire Chief Brad Lonis said in a statement Saturday night that the Morenci Area EMS would be relocating to the Morenci Fire Department for the duration of the snow event, so that the two agencies could respond to fire and medical emergencies together. The Morenci Fire Department has access to snowmobiles in case conditions become too bad for street vehicles.

Additionally, Lonis said, the Morenci Department of Public Works would be responding to fire calls inside and outside the city in conjunction with the Morenci Fire Department to provide snowplowing and salting services, if needed.

Officials from Morenci said that, if people are in need of a warm shelter, they can contact the Morenci Church of the Nazarene, 751 Summit St. The church will permit people to come in from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Tuesday. Call the church at 517-458-7195 to make arrangements.

Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson announced Sunday that about two dozen Secretary of State branches offices would be closed today, including the one in Adrian. Appointments will be rescheduled. Customers can receive updates through news reports and social media channels such as Twitter (@MichSOS) and Facebook (facebook.com/MichiganSoS).